Learn · Sentences Discussing Traditions

During Chinese New Year, the tradition of giving red envelopes symbolizes the wish for good fortune.

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Narrator

During Chinese New Year, the tradition of giving red envelopes symbolizes the wish for good fortune.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

During Chinese New Year, giving red envelopes is a tradition that symbolizes good fortune.

Explaining a Custom

The red envelopes given during Chinese New Year are a symbol of wishing someone good luck.

Comparing Cultures

Unlike some other cultures, Chinese New Year involves the tradition of giving red envelopes for good fortune.

Describing an Observation

I noticed the tradition of giving red envelopes during my visit for Chinese New Year; it represents a wish for prosperity.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The customary exchange of red envelopes during the Chinese New Year festival signifies a wish for prosperity.

Casual

During Chinese New Year, people give out red envelopes to wish each other good luck.

Simpler English

At Chinese New Year, red envelopes mean wishing someone good fortune.

Phrases to learn

Chinese New Year

A traditional Chinese festival celebrating the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar.

red envelopes

Small red envelopes containing money, given as gifts during Chinese New Year.

symbolizes the wish for

Represents a hope or desire for something.